The New Orleans team can become a strong contender if they make the right moves, leading to an exciting matchup against the stars of the Western conference. Although the New Orleans team is already better than the Lakers, the potential addition of a new player can change the outcome.
The Memphis Grizzlies should focus on rebuilding with their young talent and not keep point guard Mike Conley Jr., who is 32 and has a high salary, on their roster.
The depth of a team is critical in the playoffs, allowing for adjustments in matchups and providing resting periods between games. Discounting the value of depth is unwise, despite the shorter rotation and additional rest in the playoffs.
In this episode, the hosts discuss the impact of Kyrie Irving on NBA teams and explore data points that suggest his addition can have a negative effect.
The Nets have a strong advantage over the Celtics in the wing positions due to their better players. However, the Celtics' wings have the benefit of playing together frequently and developing chemistry.
The idea of using advanced A.I. to simulate games between historic NBA teams is discussed, considering the current capabilities of A.I. and the vast amount of data available for analysis.